The African Union has called for the immediate removal of sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe.
In supporting the Communiqué of the Southern African Development Community-SADC- on the issue, African Union Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat said the continued economic sanctions on Zimbabwe have a negative impact on the economy and the people of Zimbabwe.
He commended SADC and relevant organs of the Union for their efforts to mobilize support for the country’s recovery.
The Chairperson further commended the Government of Zimbabwe for efforts that it is making in creating a conducive environment for economic growth.
And Zambia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Emmanuel Mwamba stated that President Edgar Lungu has joined other SADC leaders in calling for the lifting of the sanctions.
He said it is imperative that Africa speaks with urgency and in one voice to ensure that sanctions are immediately lifted.
Mr Mwamba said the political landscape of Zimbabwe has changed and the conditions for which sanctions were placed no longer existed.
This is according to a statement issued by First Secretary for Press and Tourism at the Zambian Embassy in Ethiopia Inutu Mwanza.
LT stop posting news today.
This is annoying, you are wasting our time.
Just go on weekend or spend time cleaning up your website.
Useless organisation as Malema described ….it’s a Gentlemen’s club serving their own needs and protecting their interests .. at no time has AU expressed disgust with the killings of ordinary Zimbabweans nor has it shown concern for the deteriorating human rights space for them. The West has been very specific the sanctions are against certain leaders (travel band) in Zim including politically exposed companies tied to these leaders otherwise there is no blockade of FDI into Zim and none political companies …AU USELESS!
This reminds me of ECL blaming climate change as the reason for Load shedding but he is forgetting to mention that if ZESCO and GRZ had money in their coffers we probably be just having 2 hrs of loadshedding ….aka DEBTS …ESKOM amount undisclosed but believed to be in Millions of Dollars, MOZAMBIQUE $53 million, MAAMBA undisclosed amount believed to be in USD Hundreds of Millions ….
Animo farm thinks it was Mugabe who ruined Zimbabwe. Animo Farms thinks it is President Edgar who ruins Zambia! That is why Under Five deserves to be in a Museum now and not waiting for 2021.
Why cant you mobilise influencial leaders in Africa and send them to washington or UK so that they loby for our brothers and sisters in Zim. Talking in meetings is not enough. When you go as a team of African Nations, it will carry weight. Our fore fathers used to help each other. In Zambia We fought for South Africa, Zim, Moz, Angola for independent, Ghana and Nigeria supported a number of African Countries to gain independence. Where has that spirit of ubuntu gone?
AU LEADERS ARE NOT LEADERS BUT EVIL VULTURES AU IS AN ORGANISATIONN OF AFRICAN LOOTER WHO PROTECT EACH OTHER WHAT GOOD HAS EVER COME OUT OF AU THIS KANGAROO COURT MUST JUST BE DISSOLVED IT IS USELESS AND SAVES NO PURPOSE TO AFRICANS WHERE USELES LEADERS GATHER WITHOUT A VISION WHEN PEOPLE WERE KILLED IN ZIM YOU WERE SILENT WHEN SOLDIERS KILLED PEOPLE YOU WERE SILENT WHEN PEOPLE WERE BURNT AND KILLED IN ZIM IN 2008 YOU WERE SILENT WHEN ELECTIONS ARE STOLEN YOU WERE SILENT CAN ANYONE AMONG YOU STAND UP AND TELL AFRICA WHAT GOOD YOU HAVE DONE FOR US AU IS AN EMBARRASSMENT AMONG YOU THERE IS NO LEADER WITH VISION AMERICA COME TO THE RESCUE OF ZIM WHEN HUMAN RIGHTS WERE ABUSED BECAUSE YOU DIDNT SPEAK THEY MUST NOT LIFT THEM UNTIL YOU LEARN TO TELL YOUR FRIENDS TO STOP ABUSING THE MASSES AND…
Zimbabwe cannot experience economic stability when there is political instability, social media analyst Blessing Simpson Madzima has said.
First and foremost we need to look at the environment if it is able to foster economic growth.
What opportunities does Zimbabwe have in terms of investment and development? Is there any political stability that can lead our country to its economic growth? Is there any possibility of citizens, government and other institutions dialoguing and finding each other in finding a common ground to work together in finding solutions to our challenges? The need to value our country and our communities should make it inevitable for us to unite and work together for the love of our country.
The moment we start realising that economic growth and stability are…
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economic growth and stability are related in the area of investment, the more we are urged to make our country’s environment attractive to investment and investors. No company or individual, whether local or international, would feel comfortable making any kind of Capital Investment in any country where the political climate is characterised by upheavals and a lot of uncertainty.
Any investment has the aim to make a profit, so such a risky investment would lack guarantee as to the safety of the investments.
In the case of Zimbabwe, even our local businessmen are refraining from making any significant investment in their economies, and such a situation is affecting our economy as a whole.
Foreign direct investment which also plays an important role in the development of our…
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plays an important role in the development of our economy is impeded by such challenges of instability and lack of confidence in our markets.
Zimbabwe has now a low rating in terms of stability and cannot be a source of attraction for investors looking for international markets in which to invest. This is resulting in low employment opportunities, and a lower turnover rate for much needed finances to facilitate any economic development. The notable effect of Zimbabwe’s lack of stability is the reduction in its Gross Domestic Product(GDP) and also a reduction in the general standard of living for the majority of our people.
Hope of any entrepreneurism is very little, and has affected the ability of our citizens to find employment.
Majority of Zimbabwean population are unable…
AU , SADEC ,
useless gathering of budding dictators who subscribe to their unwritten rule of
” don’t condemn me if I rig elections or use violence or stay longer than my mandated terms in office, you might need to do the same ”
Totally useless…..this grouping watched on and cheered Mugabe when millions of his citizens were fleeing his misrule…
Club of autocratic plunderers at work. Instead, why not ask genocide perpetrator to restore rule of law and human rights.
Zimbabweans must spearhead this call. But most of them are enjoying life in SA and other Neighbouring countries. They seldom discuss their problems back home. I don’t even know why we are worsting our resources for people who feel entitled and only good to you if in need. We have our own problems. Let’s forcus on our issues. A mortuary in Kaoma has been closed due to Load shedding. How do we come out that?
Why and why??? When you change the container and you do not change the wine the taste is still the same. Zimbabweans know better about this crocodile president of theirs. Nothing has changed and the justification of the removal of sanctions is unjustifiable.
Besides why promote coup de etat presidents. Be serious.
Disaster!!!!
Why Zimbabwe alone should safer when AU is there, the AU late Gadafe if alone could help, why you many now are failing, why? ? together and help out okay you AU of today.